America’s biggest investor Michael Burry not happy with Oracle & Micron, here's why
Michael Burry has set his sights on Oracle and Micron Technology with short positions, citing their excessive vulnerability to the burgeoning AI infrastructure market. Moreover, he has raised alarms over Nvidia's hefty financial commitments to OpenAI, illustrating potential dangers inherent in large-scale AI investments. This stance uncovers a growing skepticism concerning the long-term viability…
Renowned investor Michael Burry, known for predicting the 2008 housing crisis, has expressed dissatisfaction with Oracle and Micron Technology. In a report by The Street, Burry argues that both companies are overexposed to the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom. Oracle's massive investments in AI infrastructure have led to negative free cash flow despite strong operating cash flow.
Burry warns that if AI demand declines, Oracle may face costly obligations and reduced returns. Similarly, Burry's short position against Micron Technology stems from the chipmaker's rally being driven more by AI buzz than solid fundamentals. Burry believes Micron's profitability remains vulnerable despite the current boom. Beyond individual companies, Burry has shorted the iShares Semiconductor ETF and Nebius Group, expressing broader doubts about the sustainability of AI-linked stocks.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Nvidia is preparing a $250 billion backstop for OpenAI's Ohio data-center project, raising concerns about circular funding arrangements that expose investors to significant risk if sentiment shifts or growth slows. Burry's criticism highlights growing unease about the sustainability of AI financing structures, suggesting that while AI demand is surging, the industry's reliance on complex guarantees and debt-backed megaprojects could become its biggest vulnerability.
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